Physical Therapy Assistant

Paxxon Healthcare Services, LLC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Paxxon Healthcare Services, LLC is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to implement treatment plans under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and assist with patient documentation as directed. The role emphasizes patient comfort, accurate record-keeping, and collaborative care within a multidisciplinary team.

The PTA will ensure proper use of physical therapy techniques, maintain patient dignity, and communicate changes in patient progress to the care team, while adhering to facility and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from an accredited program.
• Ability to document patient care and outcomes accurately.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for interprofessional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates skill in physical therapy techniques and treats patients with good response.
• Maintains patient dignity and modesty during treatment.
• Provides accurate and timely patient records and documentation for clinical and billing purposes.
• Communicates with physicians, nurses, and other staff to coordinate care and modify plans as needed.
• Ensures professional attitude and collaboration with the care team to assure quality care.
• Follows insurance guidelines related to rehabilitation services.
• Performs other duties to maintain efficient department operations.

Skills

Therapy techniques

Documentation procedures

Professional communication

Patient care

Education

Associate of Science degree

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is a skilled professional who administers treatment plans according to the directives of the Physical Therapist at the facility. The PTA assists the Physical Therapist with patient documentation as directed by the Physical Therapist.

POSITION DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

A. PTAs demonstrate skill in the use and proper choice of physical therapy techniques and treats patients effectively with good response.

1. Maintains and enhances patient dignity and modesty during treatment.
2. Shows appropriate therapist-patient rapport explaining the treatments and discussing the reasons for occupational therapy with patient, etc.
3. Follows accepted precautions and contraindications for treatment.
4. Utilizes appropriate therapeutic techniques.

B. PTAs provide accurate and timely patient records.

1. Completes daily documentation procedures ensuring that all services are appropriately accounted for from a clinical and billing perspective.
2. Communicates and documents significant changes in patient progress as a result of treatment and accepts modified treatment plan if needed.
3. Documents equipment provided, home programs and handouts given to the patient.
4. Documents all communication with physicians and POA concerning patient's status.

C. PTAs communicate with others maintaining a professional attitude to assure quality care.

1. If directed by the Physical Therapist, contacts physicians as needed to clarify diagnosis or orders, change treatment, or discharge.
2. Consults patient's POA, nurses, social workers, occupation and speech therapists, and physicians as appropriate and needed.
3. Notifies facility personnel and family as to use of equipment.
4. Attends patient related meetings in accordance with facility policy.

D. PTAs demonstrate knowledge of insurance guidelines as related to applicable rehabilitation services.

E. PTAs perform all other duties and functions necessary for the maintenance of efficient, economic and quality operation of the department.

1. Projects and maintains a professional appearance.
2. Makes suggestions for department improvement and assists in development of these as appropriate.
3. Demonstrates leadership qualities utilizing support personnel where appropriate to perform activities not requiring a licensed Physical Therapist.

SUPERVISION

Physical Therapy Assistants provide clinical supervision as requested to Rehabilitation Techs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Must be able to lift 35 pounds. Safe moving, lifting or transferring of patients is required.
2. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
3. Must demonstrate appropriate and applicable fine motor skills.
4. Must demonstrate adequate visual acuity for safety with patient interaction.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Physical Therapy Assistants must possess an appropriate Associate of Science degree from an accredited institution.

LICENSURE OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS

Physical Therapy Assistants must be licensed in the state practicing by the Board of Physical Therapy and provide an acceptable Criminal Background Check.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position. Depending on the size of the facility the job duties may vary. Receipt of this job description does not imply or create a promise of employment or an employment contract of any kind.